Understanding the Future Tense in Swedish

Expressing Future Intentions with 'ska'

In Swedish, one of the primary ways to express the future tense is by using the auxiliary verb 'ska'. This word translates to 'will' or 'shall' in English and is combined with the infinitive form of the main verb.

Using 'kommer att' for Future Predictions

Another common structure for expressing future events that are more predictions than plans is 'kommer att'. This phrase is akin to 'going to' in English.

Differences Between 'ska' and 'kommer att'

While both 'ska' and 'kommer att' can be used to talk about future events, it's important to note the subtle difference. 'Ska' is often used for intentions or plans, whereas 'kommer att' is more about predictions.

Expressing Immediate Future with Present Tense

In some cases, just like in English, the present tense can be used to talk about the immediate future in Swedish. This is often applied in conversational contexts.